Lake Superior College to Provide Workforce Training for Northstar Aerospace; Grant Signing on June 25
Paul Moe, Executive Director of the Minnesota Job Skills Partnership; Richard Tvedten, Director of Continuing Education/Custom Training for the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities; Dr. Kathleen Nelson, President of Lake Superior College; and John Eagleton, President and CEO of Northstar Aerospace sign the grant agreement.
Lake Superior College has been awarded a Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) grant totaling $201,284 to provide a customized workforce training program over a three-year period for Northstar Aerospace of Duluth. A grant-signing ceremony was held on Wed., June 25 at 2:30 p.m. at Northstar Aerospace, 4212 Enterprise Circle, Duluth.
We’re pleased to partner with Northstar Aerospace. Aviation is a growing industry in the Arrowhead region and we plan to support their workforce needs with this intensive training,” said Steve Wagner, LSC’s vice president of workforce development and customized training.
Lake Superior College will provide training to eighty Northstar employees in machine operation and machining. Northstar Aerospace specializes in aircraft seats, precision machined components, parts and assemblies for the aerospace industry. The training program will compliment the company’s plan to develop a career pathway program that incorporates strategic recruitment of entry level employees, career laddering of existing employees through skill development, and the development of a customized training program that teaches the knowledge, skills and abilities that Northstar employees need to be the best in the industry.
‘”We want to provide our employees with the tools and training to produce the highest quality machined components, parts and assemblies for the aerospace industry,” said Kevin C. Snyder, vice president of human resources for Northstar Aerospace. “Receiving the MJSP grant represents the cornerstone of Northstar’s six strategic employment and training initiatives running concurrently over the next five years.”
Is the Aviation training only for current Northstar Aerospace employees or may someone enroll with the hope of becoming employed by Northstar Aerospace? What other options are there?
Thank you, Kitten Hutchings
The program discussed in the article is for Northstar Aerospace employees only, but LSC also offers an Integrated Manufacturing program with several options available. These offerings provide excellent training for jobs in precision manufacturing. Contact LSC enrollment services for more information, enroll@lsc.edu.